Viola Davis Receives 2016 Emmy Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama
We are so excited to share that How to Get Away with Murder's Viola Davis (Annalise Keating) is a 2016 Emmy nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. This marks the second consecutive Emmy Nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Viola took home the award in 2015.
Annalise is one of the most powerful characters on television today. Portrayed by the critically revered award-winning actress of film, television and theater Viola Davis, Professor Keating commands attention, pushes boundaries and constantly leaves us in awe. To celebrate this incredible Emmy nomination, here are 7 Reasons We Love Annalise Keating!
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7. She's direct. Annalise Keating is not afraid of confrontation. She demands answers to even the most difficult questions. We love that. Case in point: "Why is your penis on a dead girl's phone?"
6. She challenges others to be their best. Professor Keating is everything you hope your Criminal Law professor will be: brilliant, passionate, creative and charismatic. And she expects nothing less from her students. Just ask Wes.
5. She's sexy. Powerful, brilliant AND hot? No wonder everyone wants her — or wants to be her!
4. There's more to Annalise than meets the eye. At first glance, Annalise seems like she has it all. She's a stunning, powerful lawyer with a perfect life, right? Well, not exactly...
3. Annalise fights for what she believes in. And she doesn't accept defeat. She's also extremely strategic. (Though some might say manipulative is a better word. Po-tay-to, po-tah-to!)
2. She's human. Annalise is incredibly strong and intelligent, yet also vulnerable and at times insecure. She's good and bad, confident and confused. She feels like a real person. What's not to love about that?
1. We never know what she's going to do next. There is so much to love about this character that it was hard to narrow it down to seven things. But this one tops the list! Annalise always keeps us guessing, and just when we think she can't possibly surprise us more, she does. Keep it up, Professor Keating. We love it...and we love you!
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Ready to see what's in store for Annalise next? Don't miss the Season 3 premiere of How to Get Away with Murder THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22 10|9c!